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SCONUL Access scheme for academic staff and research postgraduates

ALCID Scheme for Staff and Postgraduates (Doctoral, Masters by research and by exam)
Other requests for access to academic libraries

 

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Web sites of libraries outside UCD | Inter-library Loans


SCONUL Access

   

The SCONUL Access co-operative borrowing scheme allows UCD academic staff and postgraduate research students registered for a PhD, MPhil, MLitt or similar qualification awarded purely by research to borrow in over 180 academic libraries in the UK and Ireland.  Please note that this scheme does not include Trinity College Dublin.

To join SCONUL Access return a completed application form to the level 1 information desk in the James Joyce Library.  Your SCONUL Access card will be available the next day (Monday - Thursday).   

Check the website of the library you intend to visit for opening hours, access regulations and other information when planning your research.   It is important to bring your UCD ID with you when visiting other SCONUL Access libraries. Please note that you will be responsible for material borrowed from participating libraries.

SCONUL Access visitors to UCD Library click here for information.

 

ALCID

A co-operative scheme between a group of participating Irish university libraries, which enables Staff and Postgraduate students (Doctoral, Masters by research and by exam) have access and reference rights to the stock of participating libraries.

Qualifying UCD readers can apply for an ALCID card at the Information Desk in any UCD Library or download the ALCID Reader Ticket Application Form [PDF]. The cards are valid for one academic year only but can be reapplied for annually. Undergraduates are not eligible and should see Other requests for access below.

The following institutions participate in this scheme:

  • Dublin City University
  • Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies
  • Dublin Institute of Technology
  • Mary Immaculate College , Limerick
  • Mater Dei Institute
  • National College of Art and Design (NCAD)
  • National University of Ireland, Galway
  • National University of Ireland, Maynooth
  • Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
  • Royal Irish Academy
  • Saint Angela's College, Sligo
  • Saint Patrick's College, Drumcondra, Dublin
  • Trinity College Dublin
  • University College Dublin
  • University College Cork
  • University of Limerick

Access to other Libraries outside the ALCID scheme is dealt with below.

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Other requests for access to academic libraries

UCD Staff and Students who wish to consult material not available in UCD can apply for a Letter of Introduction to visit another library. To apply, please refer to the Level 1 information desk in the James Joyce Library and ask for a Letter of Introduction.  Complete the form with your details and we will stamp and sign the letter for you.  This service is available Monday to Saturday during information desk opening hours.

During the summer vacation UCD Students who wish to consult material not available in UCD can also apply for a CONUL card.  Please return a completed application form to the level 1 information desk in the James Joyce Library, or contact the desk for further information.

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